iittala Kastehelmi Dewdrop Grey Small Jar

Design pioneer Alvar Aalto combined simple design with a craftsman’s expertise to create iconic pieces of home design that are functional and sculptural. Inspired by his native Finnish landscape, Aalto’s asymmetrical waves have been a timeless symbol of Scandinavian design since winning the 1937 Paris World Fair. Each unique Aalto bowl goes through a multi-step production process at the Iittala Glass Factory.

The smallest piece in the collection, the 3" pressed glass clear bowl is ideal for sauces and desserts. Also great for displaying tiny trinkets or storing jewelry. The translucent Aqua color makes it a versatile part of any home décor. Perfect birthday, wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift.

The simple, perfectly symmetrical design of Ruutu (Finnish for ‘diamond’) from creators Ronan and Erwan Boroullec belies the extensive process behind making the mouthblown glass vase. Each special vase takes seven of the best craftsmen at the Iittala Glass Factory a total of 24 hrs to produce. The intricate process includes each piece being mouthblown into a steel mould and then hand polished. A true masterpiece. Winner of the iF and Red Dot design awards. The Ruutu vase looks stunning alone or grouped in a collection. A striking glass art object for any interior. Clear glass highlights the fluid design. A memorable wedding, birthday, anniversary or housewarming gift.

Created by French designers, Ronan and Erwan Boroullec, the vibrant design of Ruutu (‘diamond’ in Finnish) showcases the delicate fluidity of the mouthblown glass vase. The simple, perfectly symmetrical form belies the extensive process behind the making of Ruutu. Each unique vase takes seven of the best craftsmen at the Iittala Glass Factory a total of 24 hrs to produce. Likewise, the pure, even toned beauty of Ruutu’s vivid palette of watercolor hues best highlights Iittala’s colored glass expertise. A true masterpiece. Simple shape displays flowers beautifully. Stunning alone or grouped in a collection. A striking glass art object for any interior.

Design legend, Oiva Toikka, was exploring ways to hide joint marks in glass when he invented the groundbreaking raised droplet design that makes Kastehelmi so   distinct. Kastehelmi features rings of delicate glass bubbles designed to resemble strings of dewdrops glistening under the morning sun. Each piece plays with light in a way that showcases the reflective beauty of the glass. Iittala’s beloved Kastehelmi collection offers a wide range of versatile, tactile pieces that are both functional and decorative. Showcases flowers beautifully. Makes a striking centerpiece. A stunning wedding, birthday, anniversary or housewarming gift.